The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration window will reopen for a short period following multiple requests from candidates. The application portal will become active on 12 March 2026 in the afternoon on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who missed the earlier registration deadline will now have another chance to submit their application forms before the revised deadline.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Revised Registration Dates
The testing agency has provided a short timeline for candidates to complete the registration and fee payment process. Important dates for the reopened application window are listed below:
- Registration Reopens: 12 March 2026 (Afternoon)
- Last Date to Apply: 13 March 2026 – 9:00 PM
- Fee Payment Deadline: 13 March 2026 – 11:50 PM
Candidates must complete both form submission and fee payment within the specified time to successfully register for the examination.
Special Opportunity Announced by NTA
The NTA clarified that the decision to reopen the registration portal was taken after receiving several requests from candidates who could not complete their applications earlier. However, the agency has emphasised that this reopening is a one-time special opportunity. Candidates must carefully verify all details before submitting the application form. Key instructions issued by the testing agency include:
- No application correction window will be provided after submission
- Candidates should verify personal details, exam city preference, and uploaded documents carefully
- The application form should be filled accurately to avoid rejection or issues during the examination process
Steps to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2
Candidates who wish to apply during the reopened registration period can complete the process online through the official portal. Follow these steps to submit the application form:
- Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the personal, academic, and exam centre details.
- Upload the required documents and photographs.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Candidates are advised to keep a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
About JEE Main Examination
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a national-level entrance test conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes across India. The exam is used for admission to:
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
- Government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs)
- Eligibility for appearing in JEE Advanced for admission to IITs.
With the reopening of the application window, eligible candidates now have a final opportunity to apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 before the portal closes on 13 March 2026.